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Army Emergency Relief

Army Emergency Relief provides no-interest loans and grants to Soldiers and their Families through their local installation's AER section. AER is a private nonprofit organization incorporated in 1942 by the Secretary of War and the Army Chief of Staff.

Active Duty Soldiers lacking the funds to meet their monthly financial obligations may request Army Emergency Relief funds of up to $2,000 by submitting a completed AER Form 600 to their immediate commander. If the commander approves the Soldier’s request, under the Command Referral Program, they complete item 10 of AER Form 600.

The request is then taken to the local AER section, along with a current LES, where a check is issued and allotment for repayment is prepared.

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Commander's Referral Program

Army Emergency Relief gives commanders another tool to affect an immediate positive impact by authorizing limited authority to provide AER assistance. This gives Soldiers an additional option other than payday lenders.